How to make Cross Lease Conversion easier
Insider knowledge: Christine Cechova looks at three consistent themes which seem to make the cross-lease conversions we have completed easier.
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Kiwisaver – Guide for first home buyers
Are you entitled to use your KiwiSaver for your first home? Kylie Carbines looks at First Home Withdrawals and Home-Start Grants.
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COVID-19 Level 3 – Update on property settlements
As we move towards COVID-19 alert level 3, Denise Marsden looks at what this means for property settlements both residential and commercial.
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Family Trusts: Lockdown legal tidy ups #1
In the first of a series of four asset planning articles, Angela Mills takes a humorous look at Trusts from a personal perspective. Using her time in lockdown to fix the proverbial leaky tap in the plumber’s house.
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Debra Dorrington steps down
Debra Dorrington has stepped down as a director and owner of AlexanderDorrington. Her resignation was effective from 31 March 2020. She will continue to work in the business supporting the directors in the short term.
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No access and COVID-19
Tenants unable to gain access to premises they rent to fully conduct their business are entitled to relief under ADLS Sixth Edition 2012. We look deeper at what this means for both landlords and tenants.
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Property Settlements and COVID-19
As we enter week 2 of lockdown, issues are starting to emerge around property settlements. Denise Marsden looks at the key areas of concern and takes a practical approach to each.
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Time to tackle the important jobs!
Now is the perfect time to tackle the jobs on your list you know are important but possibly are not urgent. Our team is here and ready to help in lockdown.
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How is a ‘Working Day’ defined during lockdown?
Denise Marsden investigates if parties’ scheduled obligations are deferred during the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown, looking at the definition of ‘Working Day’.
DetailsA lawyer for all generations – Ian Ross retires
After 50 years in practice, the last six at AlexanderDorrington as a consultant, Ian Ross will retire on 31 March 2020. He will be much missed by clients and colleagues.
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Trusts Act 2019
The trust landscape in New Zealand will change significantly from 30 January 2021 following the introduction of the Trusts Act 2019.
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10th Edition 2019 Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate
As we transition to a new Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate in NZ, Denise Marsden looks at the implications for both vendors and purchasers.
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